Water Quality in Blacksburg, VA (24060)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24060.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
48,541
Population
26
Water Systems
91
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)
Blacksburg, Town Of
Christiansburg Town Of
All resolvedVpi & State Univ-Blacksburg-
Custom Catering
Blacksburg Country Club
Izaak Walton League
1 health-basedCharlie H Price
Interior
Gateway Baptist Church School
All resolvedCamp Tuk-A-Way
All resolvedCascades
Mt Tabor Nursery School
Luters Gate Water Assoc
L'Arche Farm Bed & Breakfast
Estes Tp C/O Lawrence Estes
Ellett Spring
Beliveau Estate Winery
1 health-basedNew River Junction Campground
All resolvedBlacksburg Ranger District
Walnut Flats
All resolvedGlen Alton
White Cedar Horse Campground
2 health-basedWhite Pines
Triangle Frat House Manager
Pines Campground (Usfs)
1 health-basedWhite Rocks Recreation Area
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Blacksburg (24060) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 91.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.